About Us

The Law Offices of Jason E. Anderson are dedicated to understanding
the legal challenges of our clients and collaborating
with them to develop tailored strategies. Our focus remains
firmly fixed on what matters most: experienced counsel
acting as a partner with our clients to deliver the most
effective legal solutions in the most cost-efficient
way.

Practices

Our practice has been built on recommendations and referrals
from clients and friends. We seek to build long-term
relationships with our clients through a steady, team-oriented
approach. We can help with your legal challenges by offering:

Represented car accident victim through two jury trials and two appeals to obtain a reasonable award for
the client.

Areas of Practice

Estate Planning

Taxation

Real Estate

Civil Litigation

Business Organization

Bankruptcy​

PROFILE

Jason E. Anderson, owner and founder, has practiced in the Seattle area for more than 10 years.
He moved to Seattle for law school in 1998 and fell in love with the Northwest.
He also fell in love with his wife, Danielle, a Seattle native and architect.
They have three young sons who enjoy the wonderful advantages of life in the Seattle area.
Mr. Anderson is an avid reader and enjoys opera and fine food.

Education

Master of Laws in Taxation, University of Washington, 2002

Juris Doctor, University of Washington, 2001

Bachelor of Science, Utah State University, 1998

Professional Licenses

Member, Washington Bar Association

Member, King County Bar Association

Admitted to practice in Washington State, Western District of Washington, United States Tax Court

Professional Memberships and Activities

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Washington State Association for Justice

FIRM PHILOSOPHY

We believe in communicating openly with our clients in order to identify and resolve their legal challenges.

We believe in taking the time to examine all of the options available to the client before pursuing a solution.

We believe that solutions to problems may be found in a wide variety of approaches.

This belief has allowed us to craft new innovative arguments to support our clients’ positions.

We believe that our justice system is not broken.

We believe that a jury will listen to your story and return a fair verdict.​

Our practice has been built on recommendations and referrals from clients and friends. We seek to build long-term relationships with our clients through a steady, team-oriented approach. We can help with your legal challenges by offering:

ADVANCE PLANNING

Our office provides a safe harbor where we can help you
plan for the future with the assistance of experienced
counsel.

PROBLEM SOLVING

With our competent experience litigating numerous and
diverse cases in State and Federal court, we can help
you resolve matters whether they require negotiation,
mediation, or trial.

A FRESH START

Many have failed before they succeeded. We can help you
rebound from your troubles and assist you in obtaining
a fresh start by settling disputes, reorganizing your
business, or avoiding future challenges so you can
move forward successfully.

Estate Planning

Estate Planning & Trusts.

We provide income and estate tax planning for individuals
and family businesses. Among the areas of this practice
are state tax matters, income tax planning, estate tax
planning, trust preparation, charitable planning, partnership
and corporate taxation, estate and gift taxation, organizational
advice for businesses, real estate, and contested tax
controversies or litigation.

The diverse activities of this practice include:

representing beneficiaries of estates or trusts by negotiating
and settling family disputes;

planning for issues related to qualified plans, IRAs,
stock options, and other income tax-savings for our
clients;

charitable planning, including tax advice and the creation
and representation of private foundations and other
charitable entities;

establishing entities for the transfer of ownership or
control of family businesses, through family limited
partnerships or other similar entities;

and

resolving disputes with the State of Washington and the
Internal Revenue Service through negotiation, and,
if necessary, litigation.

Probate and Estate Administration.

In the course of estate administration, we represent individuals
and fiduciaries in all aspects of the probate and administration
process. We are experienced in both defending and challenging
the validity of wills and trusts. We assist our clients
with the complicated tax planning issues associated with
the estate tax and the required tax and probate filings.

Taxation

We assist clients in dealing with the Internal Revenue Service and state taxing agencies. These services include:

Representation before the Internal Revenue Service, Tax
Court, Federal District and Appeals Courts and other
state and federal tribunals concerning all types of
tax controversies

Preparation of past due returns, which includes recreating
lost records; oftentimes reducing the tax liability
significantly from the IRS estimates

Offers in Compromise, in which we help you negotiate
to pay less than the full amount owed

Personal Bankruptcy, discharging back taxes through careful
planning and timing

Drawing up installment agreements, or payment plans for
back taxes

Advocating for Innocent Spouse Relief, in which tax debts
incurred by one spouse without the other’s knowledge
are forgiven by the IRS

Representing clients during the audit process and subsequent
appeals of a tax assessment

Advice concerning tax deferral and planning for uncertainty
with regard to capital gains

Income and estate planning

Real Estate

Ownership and use of land is an integral part of everyone's personal and business life. Real estate transactions may be as simple as a transfer deed or they may be complex multi-state, multi-million dollar business deals. We have substantial experience in planning, structuring, negotiating, and closing real estate deals for clients. Our experience becomes your asset because we can save you time delays and costs by helping you design a plan that avoids problems.

We represent diverse real estate clients including corporations; privately held companies and small businesses, such as farmers and one store retailers; government agencies; individuals; banks; debtors trying to restructure their bank debt; developers planning, building, and selling apartments, office space, and other commercial real estate ventures; and lenders that finance real estate transactions.We also handle a variety of litigation matters involving real estate, such as title insurance claims, mechanics' liens, eminent domain proceedings, and construction disputes. Examples of real estate matters we handle include:

Loan modification

Short sales

Landlord/Tenant Disputes

Foreclosures

Eminent Claim Guidance

Neighbor Disputes

Representation of either borrowers or banks in connection
with negotiating, structuring, documenting, and closing
personal, small business, and commercial loans secured
by real estate

Representation of either landlords or tenants in negotiating,
drafting, interpreting, and enforcing commercial and
residential leases for real property

Acquisition, development, and sale of commercial, mixed-use,
and residential properties

Civil Litigation

lawsuit succeeds or fails on the strength of the client’s
story. The Law Offices of Jason E. Anderson will help
you tell your story to the judge or jury to obtain the
best verdict possible.

We have represented clients in a wide variety of litigation
matters. We handle civil litigation at the administrative,
trial court, and appellate levels, as well as through
the various channels of alternative dispute resolution.
We practice regularly in all state and federal courts
in Washington, as well as in the courts of other jurisdictions
as needed by our clients. We are also well versed in
the ways of administrative proceedings before a broad
array of governmental and quasi-governmental boards.
We frequently use alternative dispute resolution through
mediation and arbitration to the advantage of our cl